Guided horseback trail rides in salida and buena vista colorado
Guided Horseback rides

Arkansas Valley Trail Rides, LLC
operating at
Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Stables

Horseback Riding

Call Us Anytime - 866-877-3630

Browns Canyon Horse Leasing Inc dba Arkansas Valley Trail Rides Inc and Mt Princeton Hot Springs Stables.

Scenic rides along Chalk Creek and overlooking the spectacular Chalk Cliffs

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Special - sign up with Team National through Ralph and get a free 3/4 trail ride (a $100 value) and anyone else in your group gets 20% off!

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Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Stables
14582 Cty Rd 162
POB 733
Salida, CO   81201

Stable Telephone
866-877-3630
or
719-395-3630

Email:
avtrllc@yahoo.com

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Trail Rides at Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Stables

The following gives a detailed description of riding packages available by Arkansas Valley Trail Rides, LLC.

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One Hour Rides

Excellent for families with small children.  This ride is designed for the novice rider, or people on tight schedules. Children age 5 years and older can do this ride.

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Two and Three Hour Rides

Are for those who want to see a little more of Beautiful Colorado. This ride follows a portion of Chalk Creek.

On this ride you will cross Chalk Creek and ride along a potion of the old narrow gauge railroad bed that went to St. Elmo around the turn of the century. The spectacular Collegiate Peaks are in view on this ride.

We ride down to and cross Chalk Creek while enjoying breathtaking views of Harvard, Yale, and the base of Mt. Antero.

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3/4 Day Waterfall Ride

A great trail along scenic Brown's Creek, enjoy the spectacular and interesting Waterfalls along Brown’s Creek, a 2 hour ride out, relaxing and enjoyable lunch and a 2 hour ride back to the stables.

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Half Day Rides

We can accommodate any riding skill level.Our 1/2 day ride is a more challenging mountainous ride, yet do-able for all levels of experience with the help of our expert wranglers.

This ride is a three and a half to four hour ride with a 10 minute break (if needed) at the two hour point. This ride leaves daily at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

You will ride through open meadows as well as up and down hills of tall ponderosa pine trees and Colorado's famous Aspen trees.

You will parallel the majestic Chalk Cliffs on Mt. Princeton and ride up to the Colorado Trail.

Experienced riders are able to ride on a portion of the Colorado Trial overlooking the valley that goes to Saint Elmo.

The views are spectacular, don't forget your camera.

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All Day Rides

These trail rides are some of the most scenic rides anywhere in the State of Colorado. 

  • Ride the Brown's Creek Trail. You will ride past a beautiful waterfall half way up to Brown's lake.
  • All day rides on the Rainbow Trail. Riding around Hayden Pass to Westcliffe Corridor, or from Hamilton Creek to Hayden Pass, or Poncha pass to Methodist Mountain. Tell us what you are interested in, and we will put a package together for you.
  • Ride from Mt. Princeton Stables along the Colorado Trail to North Fork Trailhead.
  • Ride the Colorado Trail from Kenosha Pass for an extra adventure.

A scrumptious lunch is included on all of these rides.

All of there rides provide plenty of time to take pictures and walk around enjoying Colorado's high country.

Sunset Wagon Ride

Join us for a sunset wagon ride, bring your own drinks, relax and enjoy an evening view of the Chalk Cliffs and a trip down Bunny Lane. Wildlife is often seen on this evening trip. We will pick you up and drop you off at either Mt Princeton Hot Springs Resort or at the Mt Princeton Stables.

You may also the Book the wagon for the evening for own private trip, up to 10 people.

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Hay Rides & Sleigh Rides- (Winter Season)

The perfect ride for all ages, or for large groups during the Summer, Fall or Winter!!  The Giant Draft Horses do all the work, while you have an hour of Fun Filled Good-Old-Fashioned-Singing...just like they did in the Frontier Days. Custom packages available for hayrides, including complete dinner and entertainment, contact us with your questions.

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Sunset Rides

See why Colorado is noted for it's breathtaking sunsets.  Being on horseback at sunset is a memory that will last forever.  

Fall Color Rides

See Colorful Colorado at it's Best!!!!   This beautiful ride allows you to experience the Breathtaking Fall Colors first hand as you are winding in & out of the Aspen Tree's.....Stop for a Delicious Lunch overlooking the awesome colors of the Valley's below.

A camera is a Must!!!!

All rides require a reservation, some rides have a minimum of 4 people required.

Pack Trips, Fishing Trips and Photographic Trips

Pack trip

Fantastic overnight to 5 Day Pack Trip into Colorado's Sangre De Cristo Mountains and Collegiate Peaks Area, where you will enjoy some of the best Horseback Riding, High Lake Fishing, Hiking and Scenery in the State of Colorado. 

Just bring your favorite rod, reel and tackle along with your sleeping bag and personal belongings.  We furnish horses, tents, and outdoor cooking at it's best.  You must see this country first hand to appreciate it at it's fullest!!  A 2 week advance reservation, is required, along with a deposit as this trips needs extensive preparations. A minimum of six people per booking is preferred. Bookings under 6 people, additional charges will apply.

 

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